Which countries are eligible for the scholarship?

All

In which host country will I be studying?

Ireland

What is the award about?

The Council offers opportunities for suitably qualified individuals to take up an employment-based award to carry out research leading to a postgraduate qualification in any discipline, granted by an eligible HEI within Ireland. The application for a scholarship is developed by the applicant, in collaboration with an Employment Partner and host HEI. Awardees have, for the term of the award, dual status as employee of the employment partner and postgraduate student of the host HEI. Application for a scholarship can be made in respect of both a Masters Degree by Research or a PhD.

What is the category of this opportunity?

How do I know if I’m eligible for the scholarship?

must not have applied more than once to the Scheme and at the time of application:

be a new entrant to the degree for which they are to receive Council funding and have been formally accepted by the relevant department/school by, at the latest, 1st October 2018; or

fulfil the criteria in Clause 4.5 if already registered and part of the degree has been completed.

and in the case of

Research Masters Scholarships, not currently holding or having previously held a Council Postgraduate Scholarship.

Degree Scholarships, not currently holding or having previously held any Council Postgraduate Scholarship other than those which would enable them to obtain a Research Masters Degree.

Scholars from any country may hold a Council Postgraduate Scholarship. However, Scholars must:

maintain her/his principal residence in Ireland (as defined) during the period of the Scholarship.

satisfy the State’s regulations on immigration and have the support of their HEI and Employment Partner with respect to these regulations and requirements if not a national of a member state of the European Union (EU). This must be completed in advance of signing a contract with the IRC.

For all Scholarships, arrangements with respect to immigration will be a matter forsettlement between the Scholar, his/her HEI, the Employment Partner, and therelevant immigration authorities of the State.

How many scholarship awards are available?

Not specified

What are the benefits of the award?

The total value of the Employment Based Programme Scholarship, will be up to a maximum of €24,000 in any approved year for the duration of the Scholarship and will consist of the following:

A contribution of €16,000 to the employment of the Scholar.

A contribution of up to a maximum of €5,750 to Scholarship fees (including non-EU Scholarship fees). In the event of any differential between this contribution and the institutional fee, this must be paid by the Scholar and/or HEI and/or Employment Partner. Scholars who hold a fee waiver from their HEI, or where no fee is required, or where fees are paid in full or in part by a third party, must inform the Council and the appropriate offices in their HEI and will not be eligible for the fee portion of the Scholarship.

Eligible direct research expenses of €2,250 per annum to enable the scholar to carry out the research project. Please see Appendix III for guidance on what is considered an eligible direct research cost.

Duration of Award

All Scholarships will commence with effect from 1st October 2018 (no later or earlier).

The duration of funding to be given for the Scholarship is dependent on the type of degree being pursued and the date of first registration.

How to Apply for the Programme

Applications (including academic supervisor, employment mentor and referee forms) will only be accepted through the online application system. The online application system will open shortly, and a guide for applicants will be posted on this page.